More than two dozen Belarusian manufacturers presented their capacities at the 2nd Belarus Food Forum. It was hosted by St. Petersburg. For four years Belarusian cheeses hold top positions in the Russian market. Meat delicacies and confectionery products are also popular. Russia is also developing its agroindustry. St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region are considered a highly competitive market. But Belarus managed not only to consolidate, but also increase its sales. Russian distributors signed new contracts with Belarusian manufacturers at the forum. For this purpose, representatives of two dozen Russian regions arrived at the forum.